The Taylor’s & Company 1874 Sharps Down Under rifle in .45-70 (brand part no. 220013) is a single-shot, falling-block rifle, not a lever gun, built around a 34-inch octagonal barrel for long-range black-powder-cartridge shooting. Taylor’s & Company finishes the rifle in blue with a case hardened frame, pairing a double set trigger with a checkered walnut stock for precise, deliberate shooting. A fixed front sight and rear ladder sight support long-range aiming. Among single-shot platforms listed in the lever-action rifles category (despite being a single-shot, not a lever gun), the 1874 Sharps favors long-range black-powder-cartridge shooters and Sharps rifle collectors.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70.
• Operates as a single-shot, falling-block action, not lever-action.
• Features a 34-inch octagonal barrel.
• Finished in blue with a case hardened frame.
• Fitted with a double set trigger.
• Built with a checkered walnut stock.
• Equipped with a fixed front sight and rear ladder sight.
• Ships at approximately 10.6 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a lever-action rifle? No, it’s a single-shot falling-block Sharps rifle, listed here despite the category name.

What does the double set trigger do? It allows the trigger to be set for a lighter, more precise release for long-range shooting.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1874 Sharps Down Under Rifle

A long-range, single-shot Sharps rifle built for precision black-powder-cartridge shooting is exactly what the Down Under delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.